The Greek parliament approved early Wednesday a law that opens the way for the suspension of state funding for political parties linked to violence.
French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault on Monday rejected opposition's calls for a parliament vote on the Syria crisis.
Czech lawmakers on Tuesday voted to dissolve the lower house of parliament, paving the way for an early election possibly to be held in late October.
Malaysian Supreme Head of State Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah on Tuesday called for unity in the country and between both political divides after a tensely- contested general election in the multi-racial country.
Italy's parliament started voting on Thursday morning to elect a successor to President Giorgio Napolitano, whose seven-year term expires in mid-May.
The Eurogroup made an unprecedented decision at the end of a marathon bargaining in the early hours of Saturday, imposing a so-called bail-in, or haircut, on Cyprus, meaning all depositors have to pay a one-off tax. This was fixed at 6.75 percent for deposits up to 100,000 euros and at 9.9 percent for deposits above that amount.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday recognized the government of Somalia, a move unseen since 1991.
Myanmar's parliament began its 6th sessions in Nay Pyi Taw on Wednesday, more than one month after the end of the 5th session of the two houses.
Thousands of Sri Lankans marched against a government move to impeach the Chief Justice here on Monday demanding that the process be withdrawn.
Myanmar's parliament has earmarked some important laws to be approved in the sixth session of the parliament set for Jan. 9, official media reported Wednesday.
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